From RRSD press release

The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District is reporting a spill of approximately 3,600 gallons of wastewater Friday.

The spill was located at the wastewater collection system near Fourth and Laurel streets, CEO Dan Brown said in a news release.

Untreated wastewater diluted by heavy rains spilled into the waters of the state tributary to the Roanoke River when inflow into the sewer system from rainwater runoff exceeded the carrying capacity of the pipes. “Preparation is being made for all known repairs necessary to reduce the source of inflow to return the pipe system to service and minimize further discharge.”

The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality was notified of the event and is reviewing the matter.